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Amalia Carosella

By Helen's Hand is the sequel to Helen of Sparta which I read two years ago and thoroughly enjoyed, however this one left me a little disappointed.
From the outset, Amalia Carosella has a significant battle on her hands because the Helen legend is so famous, it would be hard for anyone to bring fresh ideas to the table, yet she has managed to do that by concentrating on lesser known parts of … [Read more...] about By Helen’s Hand by Amalia Carosella

For Helen of Sparta being the most beautiful woman in the world is more of a curse than a blessing as she becomes the focus of desire for every man who sets eyes on her. As Helen matures into womanhood, it is generally accepted she will marry Menelaus but Helen is plagued with horrific nightmares of being kidnapped by a foreign prince and taken to city that eventually lies in ruins. Since he is … [Read more...] about Helen of Sparta by Amalia Carosella

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